Power type Steam Build date 1948-1961 Configuration 0-6-0 | Builder Fablok Total produced 477 AAR wheel arr. C | |
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The TKh49 also known as T3A or Ferrum 47 is a class of Polish steam tank locomotive. It was built by Fablok.
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History
The locomotive is based on a draft from the years 1927-1929; six locomotives of the factory designation T1A and T2A were built by Fablok. The technical documentation survived until after World War II and it was decided to develop it into a new class of locomotive. 477 examples were delivered in the years 1948 - 1961 including to China, Romania and Hungary. The later designation were referred to as Ferrum 724. In China the locomotives were designated as XK 13 and several examples of the class were reported to be working in 1993, with at least three preserved thereafter.
Preservation
A locomotive is preserved at the Museum of Vehicles and Railway Technology in Chabówka, whilst three more are in other museums. Several locomotives have been exported to the United Kingdom for use on heritage railways as detailed below.